Best Nursing Colleges in Chennai: Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026, Placements

Hi, as per popularity basis, please refer below for the best Nursing colleges in Chennai with their tuition fe and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre	INR 35,000 - INR 8 lakh	Merit-Based
SRIHER	INR 1.5 lakh - INR 96 lakh	NEET PG and Merit-Based
Sree Balaji College of Nursing, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research	INR 1 lakh - INR 3.5 lakh	Merit-Based
Meenakshi College of Nursing	INR 2 lakh - INR 4 lakh	Merit-Based
Saveeta University	INR 1 lakh	Merit-Based

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Nursing in Chennai can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of more than INR 2 lakh. However you can refer below for the best Nursing colleges in Chennai that offer quality education at low cost:

College Name	Tuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre Fees	INR 35,000
Saveetha University Fees	INR 50,000 - INR 75,000
SIMTS Fees	INR 6,000
All India Institute of Management Studies Fees	INR 2,300

Source: Official site and may vary.

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Listed below are some of the top private Nursing colleges in Chennai without any entrance exam -

Top Colleges	Tuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre	INR 1.8 lakh
Saveetha University	INR 60,000 - INR 2 lakh
SRIHER	INR 5 lakh
VISTAS	INR 4.88 lakh
BIHER	INR 10 lakh

Source: official site and may vary.

No, ANM nursing courses have not been discontinued nationwide. States like Karnataka have officially decided to close all Auxiliary Nursing Midwife Training Centers (ANMTC) and suspend ANM nursing courses starting academic year 2026-27. On the other hand, States like West Bengal, Bihar and UP are officially continuing ANM nursing courses.

SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is quite costly with the the highest fee being INR 1.4 crore. The college provides a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral level courses. SRM MCHRC fees range between INR 30,000 and INR 1.4 crore. The most costly courses are MBBS, MD/MS, and MCh. Check out the table below to know about the total tuition fees of popular SRM Medical College courses:

Course Name	Total Tuition Fees (Investment)
BSc	INR 1.5 Lacs – INR 6 lakh
MSc	INR 1.8 Lacs – INR 7.5 lakh
MCh	INR 24 Lacs – INR 45 lakh
MBBS	INR 1.1 crore
MD	INR 1.4 crore
MS	INR 1.4 crore

Note: This information is taken from official sources and is subject to change.

Generally, private colleges are more expensive than government colleges. However, affordable options are also available. Some of the private Nursing colleges in Chennai are mentioned below with fees less than INR 1 Lacs -

Top Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre	INR 35,000
Saveetha University	INR 50,000 - INR 75,000
Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences	INR 6,000 - INR 60,000

Source: official site and may vary.

The important details related to SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre placements are mentioned below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 15 LPA
the lowest package	INR 6 LPA
Average package	INR 4 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Popular recruiters	Apollo Hospitals, Fortis Healthcare, Max Healthcare

NOTE: The above placement statistics are fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

Yes, many top private nursing colleges in Chennai actively prepare students for international nursing licensing exams like NCLEX-RN for the USA, OET and IELTS for the UK, Australia, and Canada, and PROMETRIC for Gulf countries. Graduates benefit from strong industry connections, placement assistance, and eligibility for both national and international nursing jobs after clearing the required licensing exams. Chennai's strong healthcare ecosystem makes it an ideal launchpad for a global nursing career.

Choosing ANM nursing or GNM courses depends upon your career path and interests. An ANM degree is beneficial for people who want a shorter course and want to start working as fast as possible.ANM nursing is specially beneficial for people from non Science background. GNM course is better for people who want broader career opportunities, advanced clinical training, or the option to later transition into a Post-Basic BSc Nursing degree.

Different reasons for flunking nursing classes are so numerous, yet unique to each and every person. Some of main causes that normally lead to one experiencing academic difficulties in nursing classes are:

• Difficulty understanding concepts: nursing programs are demanding, and it is genuinely tough to grasp very complicated medical concepts, procedures, and pharmacology.
• Clinical performance problems: These can be concerns for students who are experiencing complications with clinical skills or interpersonal communications.
• Poor study habits: One of most important study skills in any nursing program. A student who does not have proper study habits, time management, or organizational skills might not manage to keep pace according to coursework.
• Overwhelmed by workload: workload, in particular, can be intense in nursing programs, leaving students overwhelmed as to what to learn and acquire, complete as assignments, and spend in clinical hours.

No nationwide entrance exam such as NEET is required for BSc Nursing courses in Chennai. Students are selected on merit, based on Class 12 PCB marks, through counselling conducted by Tamil Nadu Dr M.G.R. Medical University. Some private colleges may also hold their own entrance tests. This makes BSc Nursing admission in Chennai more accessible than most students assume.

The highest package recorded for the academic year 2022-23 was INR 12 LPA. The table below represents the Saveetha University highest package for 2023:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Highest package	INR 12 LPA

There are about 50+ Nursing colleges in Chennai. Of these, 35 colleges are privately owned, 5 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 5 colleges. The top colleges are SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Madras Medical College, Chennai, Chettinad college of nursing, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, etc.

Admissions to these Nursing colleges in Chennai based on merit on entrance exam basis like NEET UG and NEET PG.

Hello,

More than 1,600 colleges in India are offering ANM program, and these colleges include both government and private entities. Since all of these colleges have different ratings, placement records, etc., ANM course fee also differs.

But average fee starts from INR 1,000 and goes up to INR 3 Lakh in India.

Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai has a Faculty review rating of 5 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute in Chennai is classified as a Tier 1 institution by Aston University. Thai Moogambigai Dental College and Hospital and Dr. M.G.R. Engineering College are combined to form the institute. It has a "A" grade from the NAAC for accreditation, and TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited has certified it with ISO 21001:2018. 
The institute was placed fourth in Chennai and fourth in Tamil Nadu in 2023, out of 312 institutions in India. 
 The institute's pleasant environment, helpful faculty, and excellent facilities. Some claim that the courses are pertinent and help students get ready for the workforce.

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Hindu Mission College of Nursing offer courses like B.Sc., GNM with the stream of Nursing. Hindu Mission College of Nursing offers specializations such as GNM specializations in General Nursing & Midwifery.

Courses offerred by CSI Kalyani College of Nursing are approved by eminent Government bodies like INC. The combined seats available for courses offered at CSI Kalyani College of Nursing goes up to 80.

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) is a private and deemed-to-be-university located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. It has nine disciplines of studies, including School of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, School of Physiotherapy, School of Nursing, and Medical College. Saveetha Engineering College is an Anna University-affiliated institution. Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences was ranked 26 among universities in India in 2022 and 44 overall. 

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Venkateswara Nursing College has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.Sc. (Post Basic)	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

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The seats availability for offered courses at All India Institute of Management Studies goes up to 20. Courses offerred by All India Institute of Management Studies are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.